A re-print of a 1936 original, this book features a treasure trove of engaging trivia that will both educate and entertain anyone who picks it up off your table or pulls it from your shelf. Jam-packed with fascinating scientific facts, noteable natural wonders, and "strange but true" historic happenings, all bound in a handsome cloth spine and complete with black and white photos and illustrations, this hardcover offers a vintage text book-like take on the coffee table book. Add this retro publication to your home decor, and you'll cultivate an atmosphere of culture inside your apartment.